Name: Ground Beef Stroganoff
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup finely diced yellow onion ((~1 small onion)); 2 teaspoons minced garlic ((~2 cloves)); 1 pound lean (90/10) ground beef; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 package (8 ounces) sliced cremini mushrooms; Fine sea salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 tablespoons white, all-purpose flour; 1 cup beef stock (or beef broth); 1 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup light (or regular) sour cream; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder; 8 ounces medium egg noodles; Optional: fresh flat leaf parsley

30-Minute Pantry Staple Meal

Another day, another pantry staple recipe! I hope these “pantry staple meals” are helpful for you!

Two of the most common ingredients many of you have (when polled on Instagram) are ground beef and noodles.

This Goulash recipe I shared the other day features both beef and noodles just like this stroganoff does. The rest of the ingredients in this recipe rely on pantry and fridge staples like beef stock/broth, beef bouillon, spices, and Dijon mustard. And with the fresh ingredients required, most of them are shelf stable for quite a good amount of time — onions, garlic, sour cream, butter, and heavy cream.

This ground beef stroganoff meal comes together quickly; it’s ready in about 30 minutes and is a meal the whole family will enjoy.

Quick Tip

Portabella or portabello? Is there a difference in the names of these mushrooms? It’s just personal preference, so spell it however you like. Portabellas are extra-large cremini mushrooms, and their size changes their texture a bit.

Ingredients In Ground Beef Stroganoff

Olive oil: Used to cook the onions, garlic, and beef, preventing them from sticking to the pan and adding flavor.

Yellow onion & garlic: These vegetables are the flavor base for the dish, giving it a savory depth.

Ground beef: This is the protein of the dish, providing texture and substance.

Butter: Adds richness and helps to cook the mushrooms evenly.

Cremini mushrooms: They add an earthy flavor and a different texture to the dish.

Dried thyme, salt, and pepper: Seasonings that enhance the natural flavors of the other ingredients.

Flour: It thickens the sauce, so it’s not too liquidy.

Beef stock or broth & beef bouillon powder: These add a concentrated meaty flavor to the sauce.

Heavy cream and sour cream: It creates a creamy texture and adds a bit of sweetness to the sauce.

Worcestershire sauce & Dijon mustard: They provide a kick of tangy and complex flavors to enhance the overall taste.

Egg noodles: Serve as the base for the stroganoff, soaking up the sauce.

Making the ground beef stroganoff recipe: browning onions and garlic, cooking beef, adding mushrooms, seasonings, stock, cream, and stirring in sour cream.

How To Make Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef

Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent. Be sure to use a nice, heavy pan, such as this one.

Cook the ground beef, crumbling as you go, until browned through. To get a nice browning on the meat (browning = flavor), leave the beef undisturbed for about 30 seconds per side before breaking it up.

Cook the mushrooms. Once the meat is browned, the mushrooms are added in, along with some butter. Once the mushrooms start to get tender, add in the seasonings and flour. The flour will thicken the sauce we’re about to make.

Create the sauce. After the seasonings and flour have been added, it’s time to finish the sauce. Pour in beef stock (or broth) and then stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer everything until thickened and tender.

Finish the ground beef stroganoff. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the sour cream and then finish it with fresh herbs.

Beef stroganoff with ground beef in a cooking pan and then served over egg noodles, garnished with fresh parsley.

Variations

Switch up the mushrooms. We like cremini mushrooms best, but white mushrooms or portobello would also work. You can even use a combination of a few different kinds of mushrooms.
Prepare Ground Beef Stroganoff without sour cream by replacing with plain Greek yogurt; it will slightly change the flavor though. I personally like fat-free or light sour cream in this dish best!
Make a healthy Ground Beef Stroganoff by using lean ground beef and light sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Add in 1 teaspoon paprika and/or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
Add in 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme in place of dried if you have it on hand.

Finished dish garnished and ready to serve.

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Pasta e Fagioli Olive Garden copycat

Try these variations next — the original beef Stroganoff or this delicious Chicken Stroganoff!

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